Calling all seafood fans – these are the London restaurants you need to try

Nestled in the heart of Soho, you’ll find the aptly named Seafood Bar, where you can feast on your favourite fish to your heart’s content. Our recommendation? Start with the crab cakes or calamari and follow up with the vongole linguine – you won’t regret it.

Address: 77 Dean Street, W1D 3SH

Lobster fans will be well acquainted with Burger & Lobster, which is famous for its surf and turf dishes. And, with World Lobster Day on 25 September, the restaurant chain is going all out to celebrate. Book now to enjoy a ticketed supper club event with a sharing feast and lobster cracking masterclass alongside free lobster sampling at a variety of locations.

Address: various London locations     

Dreaming of a trip to the Italian coast? If your next holiday is a while away, book into Azzurra to enjoy a taste of Italy without having to leave London. Situated in Chelsea, this luxe restaurant specialises in all things seafood.

Our recommendations? Start with your choice of crudo and the grilled octopus and follow up with the linguine alle vongole and catch of the day. The menu is designed to be shared, so you can feast on seafood to your heart’s content here. Just make sure to leave space for dessert, as the tiramisu is seriously impressive.

Address: 127 – 128 Sloane Street, SW1X 9AS

Since its inception in Islington in 2013, Prawn on the Lawn has cemented itself as a firm favourite among restaurant-goers looking for great seafood. Grab a few small plates and get sharing with options including crab, scallops and mackerel.

Address: 292 - 294 St Paul’s Road N1 2LH

Located in Borough market, you know you’ll get the freshest fish when you book a table at this restaurant. Start with some seafood (the prawn cocktail is a must-try) and follow up with chargrilled squid or a fish finger butty.

Address: Cathedral Street, SE1 9AL

Run by Etta herself, this Brixton gem has become a staple with many a south Londoner. The restaurant offers Jamaican-inspired twists on classic seafood dishes, so expect to see seafood curry, brown stew red bream, and ackee and salt fish on the menu.

Address: Granville Arcade, Unit 85-86 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PR

If you’re booking a restaurant for a special occasion, then look no further than Behind – a fish-focused restaurant in London Fields that has a Michelin star to its name. One for the seafood aficionados, it offers a 10-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings.

Address: 20 Sidworth Street, E8 3SD

Offering a selection of fresh fish, Faber is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner when you’re in west London. Start with a plate of oysters to share, and then get tucked into Devon mussels or Dorset crab.

Address: 206 Hammersmith Road, W6 7DH

With restaurants in Battersea, Borough Market and South Kensington, Wright Brothers is best known for its oysters (which you can order raw or cooked and dressed) and decadent shellfish platters that are best washed down with a crisp glass of fizz.

Address: various London locations